tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:/forums/surrogacy-journeys/rssRecent Posts on Surrogacy Journey's forum on What to ExpectRecent Posts on Surrogacy Journey's forum on What to Expect57585759surrogacy-journeysSurrogacy Journey'stag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/50698002Hi I&#39;m back again :)57585759surrogacy-journeys5069800250698002<p>
Hi ladies,</p>
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I was a gestational surrogate for a family from China and unfortunately at 19 weeks we lost the baby boy in February. Well now since I have recovered I&#39;m going to be a surrogate again. I&#39;m excited but nervous. I just feel like my journey as a surrogate isn&#39;t over yet and I need to complete it. I&#39;ve all ready been matched and now just dealing with the paperwork. So hopefully in the new few weeks we will be able to do the transfer. I&#39;ll know more in a few days. So I&#39;ll keep you ladies posted. Hope everyone is doing well!!! :)</p>
alyssiawood335945782016-11-05 06:11:39 UTCfalsefalsealyssiawood3359457812duchesskayla64702973tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/54005200Question.. 57585759surrogacy-journeys5400520054005200<p>I&#39;m not sure if anyone knows a true answer to this..</p><p>My husband and I are looking into surrogacy to expand our family.. my biggest worry is that we will not be able to afford it. Do agencies provide monthly payment plans? I would think that it wouldn&#39;t be a flat fee.</p><p>We live in NY if that helps with anyone&#39;s answer.</p>mmurphy06469336222016-09-27 08:19:48 UTCfalsefalsemmurphy06469336221bgjdc70028738tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/53787952Should I switch surrogate mothers?57585759surrogacy-journeys5378795253787952<p style="color: rgb(51,51,51); font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">
Dear ladies with a generous heart,</p>
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I&#39;m an intended single father. I&#39;ve been working with my surrogate mother for three attempts. The first two didn&#39;t work. The third attempt, our first blood test showed&nbsp;hCG&nbsp;9.8, three days later, the second blood test rose to 51. But 6 days later, this Tuesday, the third test dropped to 3.&nbsp;</p>
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We are all heartbroken to know this news. My surrogate mother has been very supportive and positive, and tried very hard to help me. But after three failed attempts without knowing what the reasons are, I really don&#39;t know if I should keep on trying with my surrogate mother or I should consider switching ones. The eggs were from a donor, and the embryos were&nbsp;PGD&nbsp;tested. May I listen to your experiences and have your suggestions?&nbsp;</p>
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My surrogate is 40, has two teenage daughters, and she is a first-time surrogate, so her last pregnancy was 15 years ago. My egg donor is 24, and her record shows her eggs were proven fertile.</p>
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I know my surrogate must feel sad if I decide to switch, but I really don&#39;t know if I should continue trying with her after three failure without knowing possible reasons...</p>
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Best regards,</p>
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Sean</p>
seangrila754619982016-09-17 00:25:47 UTCfalsefalseseangrila754619984seangrila75461998tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/45412974Transfer date 10/28/1457585759surrogacy-journeys4541297445412974<p>Hi everyone. My name is Raquel, I&#39;m 33 married with a 14 year old son. I decided to become a GC in April and was matched with wonderful IP&#39;s in July. My first uterine lining check was this morning and my lining is fairly thick but could be better. Any suggestions to thicken up my lining for the next 2 weeks? I&#39;m sure the Doctors will have recommended but wanted to ask if anyone took something or any food that help.</p><p>Thanks in advance!</p>RaquelSurro697200572016-09-12 20:26:50 UTCfalsefalseRaquelSurro6972005754alyssiawood33594578tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/53072348Looking for a surro buddy! 57585759surrogacy-journeys5307234853072348<p>Is anyone here in the beginning process of becoming a surrogate? I am meeting with my agency for the first time next week and would like to find someone to share this journey with! Oh and I was curious what questions I should be asking at our first meeting.. Thanks in advance!</p>mrspete123610192772016-08-16 18:17:23 UTCfalsefalsemrspete123610192772mrspete12361019277tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/52770292Mirena IUD57585759surrogacy-journeys5277029252770292<p>
<span style="color: rgb(51,51,51); font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">Hi ladies!</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(51,51,51); font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">Have any of you had any experiences with a surrogate that had a successful transfer after the IUD or anyone surrogates here actually experience a successful transition?&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(51,51,51); font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">I have my appt scheduled in a couple weeks to have it removed but a are now finding out it could potentially cause issues with the lining.&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="color: rgb(51,51,51); font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;">Thanks!</span></p>
HerBunMyOven569601472016-08-13 04:46:24 UTCfalsefalseHerBunMyOven569601473Silvenswife42299568tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/51734419What do you/will you call your child&#39;s surrogate mum57585759surrogacy-journeys5173441951734419<p>Hi all. I have twins born via surrogacy in Thailand who are 19 months old, after I had to have an emergency hysterectomy with my first child.</p><p></p><p>What do you/are you going to call your child&#39;s surrogate ? I want something endearing as she is very special to us, and surrogate seems too impersonal. I like tummy mummy, but it seems too personal and my other son is already jealous that the twins have two mums when I use that term !!!</p><p></p><p>Any other ideas?</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p>Bec752011441269832016-08-07 19:05:59 UTCfalsefalseBec752011441269831ceh409239260043tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/52806908Facebook group?57585759surrogacy-journeys5280690852806908eireann012546482052016-08-04 12:22:42 UTCfalsefalseeireann012546482052theirbunmyoven230538556tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/46281776Daily convos with surrogate mothers57585759surrogacy-journeys4628177646281776jess_dimas694920912016-05-02 19:05:43 UTCfalsefalsejess_dimas6949209163alyssiawood33594578tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/50549236Asking someone to surrogate57585759surrogacy-journeys5054923650549236<p>Going through not being able to carry a second child is tough.</p><p></p><p>I would love to have someone close to me be a surrogate but how do you even go about asking someone for such a big thing? Is it not appropriate to ask and it&#39;s more just someone would offer?</p><p></p>mmurphy06469336222016-04-29 00:04:19 UTCfalsefalsemmurphy06469336221thetiffgriff40811318tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/48483831Looking for a Gestational Surrogate in or around Florida!57585759surrogacy-journeys4848383148483831
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My husband and I just moved down to Jacksonville in June and are loving it so far! However, we have been trying for over 3 years to start our family. After a several losses, it was determined that I cannot retain a pregnancy to full term. We were able to save some frozen embryos. I guess now I am struggling to find that special someone who is willing to grant my husband and I the gift of a baby of our own. I understand it is a strange request, but if there is any one on this message board in Jacksonville who may know of someone willing to help us. We can provide compensation once screenings and contracts are made. Thanks again! and congratulations on those who are expecting!</p>
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saraL348713333182016-04-26 10:20:09 UTCfalsefalsesaraL348713333189FlowerSmile73002761tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/47796539Surrogacy 57585759surrogacy-journeys4779653947796539mmurphy06469336222016-04-26 09:28:12 UTCfalsefalsemmurphy06469336223FlowerSmile73002761tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/496554815.3 weeks with surro babies 57585759surrogacy-journeys4965548149655481<p>Hey ladies!! I am currently 5 weeks 3 days with twins!! Ultrasound is scheduled for 3/28 to see if there&#39;s still two healthy babies in there. I am working with a same sex couple from Seattle. I am so excited to finally be here. As far as right now I am due November 16th 2016; 4 days shy of my daughters 3rd bday.</p><p></p><p>Happy and healthy pregnancies to everyone.</p><p><img src="http://Images.agoramedia.com/ugcphotoservice/100/2016/3/19/56708522/45230d06-982f-4ece-8a44-81d5a30e6046.jpg" /></p>kmoles101010567085222016-04-23 19:39:16 UTCfalsefalsekmoles101010567085224Whitneyk4721773849tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/18894759Introduce yourself! 57585759surrogacy-journeys1889475918894759Hey there!!&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; I think it would be great for you to introduce yourself and tell a little bit about your journey so far!<br /><br /><span>My name is Tiffany, and i will be 28 in March. I will be 13 weeks tomorrow with a little singleton! The end of January will be a year since i applied to be a surrogate. I cant believe it has already been a year! My due date is July 19th.</span><br /><br /><span>Anyway I cant wait to hear about all of your journeys so far!</span><br /><br />&nbsp;TeenyTayTre424622332016-03-25 22:54:33 UTCfalsefalseTeenyTayTre4246223346gbcrawford71272879tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/49674330Info on surrogacy 57585759surrogacy-journeys4967433049674330<p>I would really like info on how to get into surrogacy how did you guys get into it? Website? Hospitals? The process? I have two daughters one of them was vaginal the other was csection (she was breeched stubborn little girl) is that going to affect anything? I would really like to do this if talked to husband he&#39;s on board with it it&#39;s something we&#39;ve been discussing for the last 2 years and I think I&#39;m ready to take it to the next step thank you</p>sammycakes12538130052016-03-21 16:41:23 UTCfalsefalsesammycakes12538130051jess_dimas69492091tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/495212493yrs ago today57585759surrogacy-journeys4952124949521249<p>Happy Birthday Wyatt and Scarlett! Our surrogacy journey brought us 2 lil blessings,3 yrs ago. It was an awesome experience and I feel honored to have been able to go through it! I hope more people find their way here. Wyatt and Scarlett!!!</p><p><img src="http://Images.agoramedia.com/ugcphotoservice/100/2016/3/14/53044099/769d5951-79f5-493f-a161-a8dbc0212f36.jpg" /></p>Momschicks530440992016-03-14 07:58:56 UTCfalsefalseMomschicks530440990tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/47884735Making a gift57585759surrogacy-journeys4788473547884735<p>I have taken pictures of my Gestational Carrier throughout her pregnancy with my twins. And some pictures of her 2nd journey. She had a little girl for a lady. And she is cleared to do it one more time. My husband and I have decided not to have any more babies. So I want to make her a profile and a keepsake of her experiences. I think it will be extremely beneficial for her in finding a compatible couple to do this for. A picture is worth a thousand words. And her and I have became so close, I can do nice write ups as to why she does it and about her family.</p><p>Can anyone tell me a good app or website that can help me with a template that can be printed out or sent by email.? I may make her a little keepsake book but a profile for Intended parents.</p><p>Any suggestions?</p>Momschicks530440992016-01-18 20:59:01 UTCfalsefalseMomschicks530440994Momschicks53044099tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/46941765Questions for surrogates (lots!)57585759surrogacy-journeys4694176546941765<p>Hi! I have three kids of my own, the youngest is six months old. I have offered to be a surrogate for my brother and his wife. They may accept within a couple months or a couple years or may choose to adopt so we have lots of time to research. ...I guess my first question is more what sort of background other surrogates have. Are most of you doing so for a friend or family member? What about those of you who aren&#39;t? Is it your *career* being a surrogate or is it something you&#39;re doing on the side while still working etc.? How do you explain your pregnancy to friends? What sort of stigmas are associated with being a surrogate? (I&#39;m sure you get lots of ignorant/bias comments, I&#39;d like to know what I&#39;ll be facing) and lastly, my husband and I want more kids of our own eventually but it wouldn&#39;t be for a long time. I could carry a child for someone else now and then carry my own in the future...but is it recommended that I wait till I&#39;m done before I help others? Or is it completely personal preference?</p>mamaRS642964452015-12-16 04:53:43 UTCfalsefalsemamaRS642964454Momschicks53044099tag:www.whattoexpect.com,2009-05-01:Forums::Topic/46828291Surrogacy Cost (Info for a friend)57585759surrogacy-journeys4682829146828291<p>For ladies that have had your children through surrogacy or for those who have been surrogates.... What is the typical cost? And I don&#39;t mean the number amount, I&#39;m referring to whether it was the cost of a fresh and frozen cycle, two fresh, etc.???</p><p></p><p>We have good friends who have been trying to adopt for over 3 years and unfortunately have been unsuccessful. They now have a friend who have offered to be their surrogate, however none of their insurances cover anything and they are both teachers. When they looked into the cost a couple of years ago, they were told it would essentially be the costs of 2 fresh ivf cycles and since they had already put all of their savings into adoption, surrogacy was out of reach back then. I feel like they might have different options at different clinics. To me, it would make sense for the total cost of a fresh and a FET, not two Fresh cycles. (fresh due to egg retrieval on her and FET to implant the embryos in the surrogate.)</p><p></p><p>So how does it work? She feels financially discouraged so I&#39;m just looking into other opinions for her.</p>amandalea32134898892015-12-06 01:13:05 UTCfalsefalseamandalea32134898890